I have heard of any loach eating shrimp, so yes they will most likly eat the shrimp of your choice. what size tank do you have as they can get big and clown loachs should be kept in gourps of three or more._________________"I am a wildlife warrior, and I will fight, fight to the death for wildlife." - Steve Irwin

Sorry to go on Marbles, but Clowns are really to big (Unless they become very stunted) for a 55 gallon, I posted up a really good website for you about the care and feeding of Clowns, but if you missed it, here it is again.